Preston in Dorset

Visit Preston and the surrounding villages and stay in bed & breakfast accommodation:

Preston, Lancashire. It was at the Battle of Preston in 1648 that Cromwell inflicted a decisive defeat on the Royalist forces. Milton, devout propagandist of the Lord Protector, mentions the event at the River Darwen, “with blood of Scots imbrued”. In the 18th century Preston was associated with another kind of battle - the Industrial Revolution's consequences. The introduction of machinery lessened the demand for hand-labour and, combined with bad harvests and the Corn Laws, brought riots and demands for the destruction of machinery. Richard Ark-wright, who was born at Preston in 1732, invented the spinning-frame (1769) to cheapen cotton production but had to remove to Nottingham first to avoid the attacks that drove Hargreaves out of Lancashire. Another northerner, John Horrocks, set up the first cotton mill in Preston, and the town became an important centre of the industry.

St George's Church is early 19th-century and was rebuilt in 1884. St Peter's was designed by Rickman in 1832-5 in Gothic style, with the spire added later. It has flying buttresses outside and many cusps in the interior design.

Have you decided to visit Preston or the surrounding villages? Please look above for somewhere to stay in:

a Preston bed and breakfast (a Preston B&B or Preston b and b)

a Preston guesthouse

a Preston hotel (or motel)

a Preston self-catering establishment, or

other Preston accommodation

Accommodation in Preston:

Find availability in a Preston bed and breakfast, also known as B&B or b and b, guesthouse, small hotel, self-catering or other accommodation.

Maribel's B&BMaribel offers inexpensive B&B accommodation in Weymouth, Dorset, at 28 Alma Road. Maribels Bed and breakfast is just minutes from the harbour, marina, swannery, nature reserve, beach & town centre; one night bookings available, please note, Single room (2 nightstay& over off road parking; Freeview TV; fridge in all rooms; Wi-Fi; most rooms are en-suite; most rooms with lake or garden

The EdenhurstThe Edenhurst offers B&B accommodation in Weymouth, Dorset. Built in about 1825 it has an original Georgian frontage. We occupy a great position on the esplanade with views across the sandy beach and bay. A short distance from the railway and bus station and shopping centre and historic harbour. All rooms are eu-suite and have remote controlled TV and tea/coffee making facilities.

FlorianThe 4 star Florian Guest House is situated within walking distance of Weymouth town centre and the beach. With Free parking it's ideal for exploring the area by foot or bus and leaving the car behind. We offer six rooms with en-suite or private facilities for B&B or Room only. Free Wifi available throughout. Offers and online booking from Florian's website or by telephone.